Madeira

Luxury Madeira Holidays

Named after the Portuguese word for wood, the island is indicative of the exciting and varied landscape that awaits you. Madeira is a delightful holiday destination, renowned for its fortified wine and year round mild climate. This beautiful island has a stunning volcanic landscape with breathtaking views in every direction, and although technically a part of Portugal, it has a unique culture and atmosphere all of its own. Take a look below at some of our personal highlights for a luxury holiday in Madeira.

Destinations in Madeira

Golf Holidays In Madeira

The island has two superb courses, Santo da Serra and Paherio, and the quality of the courses is matched by the stunning mountain views to enjoy as you play. When you stay at any of our luxury hotels in Madeira, our Golf Desk can book the best tee times for you, and we can even arrange a ferry trip across to Porto Santo, which has a uniquely challenging course of its own. More information

 

The Cliff Bay

Funchal

5*

Casa Velha Do Palheiro

Funchal

5*

Walking In Madeira

Madeira is an outstanding walking destination, with numerous micro climates and a striking volcanic landscape. Most of the walking routes follow the old levadas, or water channels, through the mountains. There are numerous guided walks that we can arrange from our luxury hotels in Madeira, including the walk of the twenty five waterfalls and trek to the three highest peaks on the island. More information

 

Choupana Hills Resort and Spa luxury hotel in Madeira

Choupana Hills Resort and SPA

Funchal

5*

Quinta do Furao

Santana

4*

Culture In Madeira

On a luxury holiday to Madeira, there’s plenty of fascinating culture to experience. Go to the Blandy Wine Lodge at the centre of Funchal and get an insight into the special wines that are grown on the island. We also recommend afternoon tea at Reid’s Palace, where Winston Churchill was fond of whiling away the afternoons when he visited the island. More information

 

Quinta da Bela Vista luxury hotel in Madeira

Quinta da Bela Vista

Funchal

5*

Quinta Perestrello luxuty hotel in Madeira

Quinta Perestrello

Funchal

4*

 

Other Top Hotels in Madeira

Reids Palace luxury hotel in Madeira

Reids Palace

Funchal

5* Deluxe

Quinta das Vista luxury hotel in Madeira

Quinta das Vistas

Funchal

5*

Quinta da Casa Branca

Funchal

5*

Quinta da Bela Vista luxury hotel in Madeira

Quinta da Bela Vista

Funchal

5*

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Highlights in Madeira

  • Sample some delicious port wine on the mainland or try some of the best Madeira wines on a visit to the famous Blandy Wine Lodge

  • Walk along the old levadas through the mountains on Madeira

  • Play a round of golf and enjoy the mountain views on one of the excellent golf courses

  • Take the gondola lift from Funchal to Monte in Madeira and ride back down on a wicker toboggan